Three Taberg Men In Jail After Annsville Assault

Annsville, NY (WIBX) - Three Taberg men are in Oneida County Jail following an assault case in the Town of Annsville.

According to State Police in Lee, 23-year-old Damien Sands and 18-year-old Richard Tennant Junior allegedly assaulted 31-year-old Joseph Barney at his home. Police also say Tennant menaced Barney with a knife.

Barney was taken to Rome Hospital for his injuries and for another medical condition, but when Troopers arrived to give him his order of protection, they learned he had escaped wearing his gown and had been located by Rome Police.

It was later determined that Barney was wanted by the Oneida County Sheriff's Office and was sent to the County Jail.

Sands and Tennant are both charged with Assault.Tennant was also charged with menacing.